E0973 – Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0973
- Long description
- Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each
- Short description
- W/ch access det adj armrest
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1DWheelchairs- Added
- January 1, 1986
- Last change
- January 1, 2004 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0973?
E0973 is a HCPCS Level II code for wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each.
Does Medicare cover E0973?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby E codes
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- E0967 – Manual wheelchair accessory, hand rim with projections, any type, replacement only, each
- E0968 – Commode seat, wheelchair
- E0969 – Narrowing device, wheelchair
- E0970 – No. 2 footplates, except for elevating leg rest
- E0971 – Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each
- E0974 – Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-rollback device, each
- E0978 – Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each
- E0980 – Safety vest, wheelchair
- E0981 – Wheelchair accessory, seat upholstery, replacement only, each
- E0982 – Wheelchair accessory, back upholstery, replacement only, each
- E0983 – Manual wheelchair accessory, power add-on to convert manual wheelchair to motorized wheelchair, joystick control
- E0984 – Manual wheelchair accessory, power add-on to convert manual wheelchair to motorized wheelchair, tiller control
- E0985 – Wheelchair accessory, seat lift mechanism
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.